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Reeling From Substance Abuse and Questioning God, Julien Baker Sings Through the Pain

by Ilana Kaplan | 1/25/16

When you’re speaking with Julien Baker, it’s easy to forget she’s 20 years old. She communicates about her music and her life with a humble confidence; she describes her favorite songwriters and the experiences she had as a teenager with as if she’s written novels about them. “I want to speak well and be an intelligent person, but not to the degree of being condescending,” says Baker. “I think I accrued a lot of experiences early on.”

With an eloquence beyond her years, you’d be forgiven for wondering if Baker’s ascension was the final act of some strategy, but it’s an accident that her debut record took off at all. The Memphis singer never intended for the songs on Sprained Ankle to go further than Bandcamp. But the music gods had something else in mind for Baker. “I didn’t plan any of this,” Baker tells the Observer. “The fact that this album was released in a formal way was kind of contrary to how I’m used to releasing music, which is sadly limited.”

Baker was used to performing in the band Forrister with her friends, but heading off to college allowed her the freedom to focus on writing her own music. Following a road trip with a friend and a recording session at Matthew E. White’s Spacebomb records, Baker put the record on Bandcamp as she did with her previous work. Soon after, 6131 records asked Baker to pull it down so they could release and promote the record. Baker had never done a structured release—she was accustomed to sending a bunch of random emails and printing out handbills.

‘I acknowledge substance abuse, doubt, fear, sadness and despair in the songs because they’re real emotions that are worth talking about.’

However, Sprained Ankle triggered success for her within the indie music scene—something she never expected. “It’s been a little difficult to acclimate to this world,” says Baker. It’s safe to say Baker’s life since her debut LP’s release has been a bit of a whirlwind—all the while simultaneously studying at Middle Tennessee University.

Sprained Ankle serves as a metaphor for a difficult period of Baker’s life. Dealing with the emotional turmoil that surfaced from a romantic relationship and her separation from her band, the album title came from a joke as Baker’s friends encouraged her to confront her pain. “When you’re a kid and you scrape your knee or sprain your ankle, you have to walk on it to make it better, because if you coddle it, it’ll stay sprained,” explains Baker. “I was like, ‘That’s a great metaphor for my entire life right now—running head forward at pain to assuage the issue.’ ”

Listening to Baker’s music, it’s easy to think you’ve known her your entire life. Her words read like diary entries, which makes sense—the songs were originally just catharsis. It’s a quality she learned from songwriting idols such as Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, mewithoutYou’s Aaron Weiss and Elliott Smith. Gibbard has been a particularly looming influence over Baker’s lyrics. “When I heard the song ‘Title and Registration,’ it totally changed how I thought about songwriting because it’s not overly poetic—he’s having this very mundane experience getting pulled over having to get his registration out, and he sees pictures from an old lover or something,” explains Baker. “All of a sudden it becomes this very relatable, human experience. Then it hurts you.”

That sense of personal connection changed the way Baker thought about songwriting, influencing her to draw from her own life while shaping her music. Baker’s experience with God mirrors that of Weiss—something she’s reflected in her own music and lyrics. “He talks about God in a way that’s not alienating,” describes Baker.

Baker used that vulnerability as a template for recording as therapy: it wasn’t an easy record to write, and it’s certainly not an easy record to listen to, lyrically speaking. But Baker’s heartfelt vocals shine through the confessions she makes about dealing with substance abuse, religious doubt and sadness. “I acknowledge substance abuse, doubt, fear, sadness and despair in the songs because they’re real emotions that are worth talking about,” says Baker of her album.

Substance abuse plays an important role thematically on Sprained Ankle. “I wanna go home, but I’m sick/There’s more whiskey than blood in my veins/More tar than air in my lungs/The strung out call I make,” she sings on “Go Home.” It’s something that’s easier for her to sing about, than speak about, but she does so with a refreshing raw energy. “To admit that substance abuse is something I’ve dealt with in my past baffles a lot of my friends and people I’ve met in the past few years because I’m always the DD, and I’m 100 percent sober,” explains Baker. “It’s something that was a very real issue for me and continues to be because when you have those experiences, I don’t think they ever go away.”

It’s that kind of unrelenting honesty alongside the intimacy of her guitar and haunting vocals that make her storytelling incredibly relatable and hypnotic. She’s used Sprained Ankle as a catalyst to help better herself and help others who may have endured the same experiences. “Choosing to make yourself better and never addressing those issues does a disservice to other people who aren’t there yet and prevents an open dialogue about [substance abuse],” says Baker. “I think it’s necessary to acknowledge those parts of yourself.”

Substance abuse, however, is just one of the topics she covers on Sprained Ankle. Through songs like “Rejoice” and “Go Home,” Baker also sings about her trepidation when it comes to faith.

“One of the reasons why I became disillusioned with God early in my life is because people would be like, Just pray about it and you’ll feel better,’ ” says Baker. “That’s not necessarily how it works. I believe there’s a God that’s listening, but I think that we owe it to ourselves as people who believe in love and compassion to do more than a trite ‘God is listening.’ ” For Baker, it’s about really understanding someone else’s struggle and journey.

Heavy songwriting and dark lyrics aside, Baker maintains a sense of humor about it all. “I saw someone recently, and they said, ‘You quit drinking? You’re not even 21 yet,’ ” says Baker. “I was like, ‘I crammed a lot into a few years.’ “

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Ray Bryant Trio - Piano Piano Piano Piano... (LP, Album, Mono, RE)

Vinyl(VG++) Sleeve(VG++) Insert(VG++) Obi(missing) // missing Obi 帯なし / more than VG+ conditions except minor signs of ages at the rear sleeve.// コンディション　盤 : Very Good Plus (VG+) コンディション　ジャケット : Very Good Plus (VG+) コンディションの表記について　  [ M > M- > VG+ > VG > G+ > G > F > P ] レーベル : Prestige – SMJ-6622(M), PG-6131 フォーマット : Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono 生産国 : Japan 発売年 : 1979 Recorded April 5,…

[evoldir]

Fwd: Postdoc: iomE_Mainz.EvolutionSocialInsects

Begin forwarded message: > From: evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca > Subject: Postdoc: iomE_Mainz.EvolutionSocialInsects > Date: 30 November 2023 at 08:51:05 GMT > To: rdmpage@gmail.com > > > > > The Faculty of Biology, Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution, > Department Behavioural Ecology and Social Evolution at the Johannes > Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany is looking for a > > Postdoctoral researcher / Junior Group Leader > > (m/f/d) > > Evolution, Epigenetics and Genomics and/or Behavioural Ecology > of Social Insects > > for up to 4 � years > > Employment will be as a researcher (EG 13 TV-L, 100%) on a postdoctoral > or junior group leader position, depending on the applicant's experience > and interest. > > We are looking for a collaborative early career researcher with a > competitive publication record in the field of (molecular) evolution, > genomics and/or behavioural ecology of social insects, preferably > ants. Depending on prior experience, the position can be filled by a > postdoc or a junior research group leader in order to establish a research > team within the department. Applicants must hold a PhD and for group > leader status, previous postdoctoral experience is expected. Knowledge > of state-of-the-art molecular approaches including bioinformatics > is important. The successful candidate should develop collaborative > projects and participate in ongoing projects (e.g. on host-parasite > coevolution, molecular regulation of division of labour and aging), > including co-supervision of PhD students, and can pursue their own > research projects. Fundraising and teaching experience are not required > for the postdoctoral position, but are advantageous for the junior group > leader, who should build an independent research group supported by > extramural funding (e.g. DFG, ERC). The successful applicant is expected > to make minor contributions to teaching in the new international Master's > programme in Evolutionary Biology and the GenEvo Research Training Group > (https://ift.tt/Ag8P1S3 > > The research of the department composed of several international > teams and headed by Prof. Dr. Susanne Foitzik, focusses on the > (co-)evolution, behavioural ecology and epigenetics of social insects > (https://ift.tt/Ag8P1S3) > and is part of the Institute of Molecular and Organismic Evolution iomE > (uni-mainz.de). Scientific interactions with the other groups of the > department and the graduate programme "Gene Regulation in Evolution" are > expected. Our new JGU Biocentre I offers excellent research conditions > with state-of-the-art laboratories for molecular genetics, chemistry, > NGS sequencing and climate chambers for animal husbandry. > > Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is interested in increasing > the proportion of women in science. Applications from female > scientists are highly encouraged. Equally, preference will be > given to qualified applicants with disabilities. Mainz University > (https://ift.tt/nFdjAbB) is home to many excellent scientific > institutions, including the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB, > www.imb-mainz.de), and Mainz is a historic city on the Rhine with many > students and a rich social and cultural life (Landeshauptstadt Mainz: > Portal page | Homepage). > > Interested candidates should send an application (as a pdf attachment > including CV, publication list, statement on research interests, and > contact information of two possible referees) to foitzik@uni-mainz.de > > Prof. Dr. Susanne Foitzik > Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution > Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz > Biozentrum > Hanns Dieter H�sch Weg 15 > D-55128 Mainz > Germany > Tel: +49 (0) 6131 39 27 840 > > Closing date for this position is 2nd of January 2024, online interviews > will be held in January 2024, possible starting dates in the first half > of 2024 > > > > > "Foitzik, Susanne"

[sudeepkedar]

Connected Tire Market Is Predicted to Grow At More Than 45% CAGR till 2032

As per a recent research report, Connected Tire Market surpass USD 400 million by 2032.

The surging adoption of autonomous and electric vehicles along with the dire need for sophisticated tire technologies to ensure safety and efficiency will support the market growth. For instance, in June 2023, new EV registrations in the EU surged by 66.2%, reaching 158,252 units. Connected tires, equipped with sensors and communication modules, have grown largely popular as they enhance vehicle performance by providing real-time data on tire pressure, temperature, and tread wear. Thus, the rising preference for this data-driven approach to optimize driving experiences, extend the tire lifespan, and aid in preventing accidents will boost the product adoption.

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Connected tire market from the 18 - 22 inches rim size segment generated more than USD 2 million in 2022 and is likely to gain notable traction through 2032 driven by the rising demand for large vehicles, such as SUVs, trucks, and high-performance cars. These vehicles often come equipped with 18-22-inch tire sizes to provide better stability, enhanced traction, and improved aesthetics. The surging focus of manufacturers on launching new connected tire technologies to enhance driving safety and performance will also propel the segment growth. For instance, in February 2023, JK Tyre & Industries, a leading tire producer, launched a wide range of smart tires for trucks to reduce costs for boosting the tire life by at least 10%.

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) segment accounted for significant revenue share in the connected tire market and is anticipated to record more than 46% CAGR from 2023-2032. Lately, numerous countries and regions have implemented regulations for mandating the adoption of TPMS in vehicles for improving road safety and reducing accidents caused by improper tire pressure. With vehicle owners prioritizing safety and eco-friendliness, the demand for TPMS-equipped connected tires is gaining tremendous traction. The surging deployment of TPMS technology for ensuring optimal tire pressure, enhancing safety, fuel efficiency, and tire lifespan will also add to the market expansion.

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Europe connected tires market generated more than USD 1.5 million in revenue in 2022 and is set to witness over 47.5% CAGR from 2023-2032. The growth can be attributed to stringent safety regulations, technological innovations and the presence of environmentally conscious consumer demands. Several governments across the region are subsidizing the transition from traditional-fueled automobiles to electric alternatives to accelerate the progress towards net-zero carbon emissions over the next decade. Additionally, the surging efforts led by industry participants to address the rising end-user needs will fuel the industry revenue. For instance, in June 2023, Continental introduced the UltraContact NXT, a connected tire with high proportion of sustainable components and maximum EU tire-label performance in volume manufacturing.

Partial chapters of report table of contents (TOC):

Chapter 2   Executive Summary

2.1    Connected tire market 360º synopsis, 2018 - 2032

2.2    Business trends

2.2.1    Total Addressable Market (TAM)

2.3    Regional trends

2.4    Rim size trends

2.5    Component trends

2.6    Vehicle type trends

2.7    Propulsion trends

2.8    Sales channel trends

Chapter 3   Connected Tire Market Insights

3.1    Impact on COVID-19

3.2    Russia- Ukraine war impact

3.3    Industry ecosystem analysis

3.4    Vendor matrix

3.5    Profit margin analysis

3.6    Technology & innovation landscape

3.7    Patent analysis

3.8    Key news and initiatives

3.8.1    Partnership/Collaboration

3.8.2    Merger/Acquisition

3.8.3    Investment

3.8.4    Product launch & innovation

3.9    Regulatory landscape

3.10    Impact forces

3.10.1    Growth drivers

3.10.1.1    The rising adoption of connected vehicles

3.10.1.2    Emphasis on vehicle safety

3.10.1.3    Improved fuel efficiency

3.10.1.4    Enhanced driver experience and convenience

3.10.1.5    Rise of autonomous and electric vehicles

3.10.2    Industry pitfalls & challenges

3.10.2.1    High initial investments

3.10.2.2    Data security and privacy concerns

3.11    Growth potential analysis

3.12    Porter’s analysis

3.13    PESTEL analysis

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[sonewyetfading]

Always exciting emo revivalists. In and out; job done.

“Nobody’s falling for ya.”

[underachievers-please-try-harder]

Track of the day // Katie Malco - Animal

From the album Failures, out June 5th via 6131 Records.

[half-a-tiger]

KATIE MALCO - “Brooklyn”, from the album 'Failures' out now via 6131 Records.

[intheammusic]

Trip out with Typesetter in their new “Technicolor” video

After a few spins of Typesetter’s album Nothing Blues, which was released last October via 6131 Records, it becomes readily apparent that this is a band dedicated to music as craft, with each member playing their part in search of the best possible version of every song. 

Over the course of the band’s evolution, their sound has become something that is nearly impossible to describe with language (corny as it may be, it’s just something that has to be experienced to be understood), but on Nothing Blues, excellent songwriting and production come together with creative and proficient musicianship to crystallize Typesetter’s dense indie-punk hybrid style. Above all, the band seems to have an intrinsic or instinctual understanding that every song has to have that one moment. Something unique that defines what the song (and the larger idea the song is trying to communicate) is all about. Something that sticks in the mind of the listener long after the album is over. If nothing else, Nothing Blues is a masterclass in how to find the heart of a song and expand it into something bigger than the sum of the individual parts.

That being said, all of that is kind of thrown out the window with “Technicolor,” the literal centerpiece of the album. It’s a three minute and thirty second song that sounds much longer, sprawling through a web of chunky guitars, melancholy horns, and pounding drums. It’s kind of Typesetter’s thing to disorient the listener with a stunningly deep well of complexity that only unravels after multiple listens (a testament to the mixing on the record), and that trait is in full bloom on “Technicolor.” 

The above video embraces many of these same qualities, leaning into the songs title and central theme of feeling trapped in RGB screen fatigue while you’re desperately trying to save your soul from being damaged by the era endless entertainment. 

[voidblacktea]

This was released 9 years ago today 🖤

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Macseal "Sure Thing, Shelly"

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Julien Baker - Sprained Ankle (Sprained Ankle, 2015)

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a/s/l: Katie Malco

Remember the days of the old schoolyard? Remember when Myspace was a thing? Remember those time-wasting, laborious quizzes that everyone used to love so much? Birthday Cake For Breakfast is bringing them back! 

Every couple of weeks, an unsuspecting band will be subject to the same old questions about dead bodies, Hitler, crying and crushes.  

This Week: Singer-songwriter Katie Malco,who just put…

[evoldir]

Fwd: Postdoc: iomE_Mainz_Germany.AntEvolutionLearning

Begin forwarded message: > From: evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca > Subject: Postdoc: iomE_Mainz_Germany.AntEvolutionLearning > Date: 29 September 2023 at 05:42:00 BST > To: rdmpage@gmail.com > > > > Postdoctoral Researcher Position at the iomE Mainz, Germany: Evolution > and Epigenetic Regulation of spatial learning in ants > > How do insects learn to find their way around a maze? > When does it make sense for them to forget? > What are the molecular bases of learning and forgetting in these social > insects? > How are those genes regulated on an epigenetic level? > Join us as a postdoctoral researcher at Johannes Gutenberg University > of Mainz, Germany, investigating the molecular foundations of cognition > in Cataglyphis ants. Uncover the complexities of insect navigation and > the equilibrium between memory formation and forgetting. Partnering > with Dr. Inon Scharf (Univ Tel Aviv, Israel) and Dr. Romain Libbrecht > (Univ Tours), our research, funded by the German Science Foundation > (DFG), builds upon pioneering experiments investigating (epi-)genetic > influences on ant cognition during spatial orientation. > > With a PhD in evolutionary or behavioral biology, molecular genomics, > or bioinformatics and a good publication record, you possess what is > needed for this position. Funding is secured over 20 months, and the > position could potentially be extended. Be part of the Institute of > Organismic and Molecular Evolution at Johannes Gutenberg University > in Mainz and a team of researchers working on the evolution of gene > regulation https://ift.tt/bhqHl76, combining behavioral experiments, > evolutionary theory, molecular biology and bioinformatics. > > Applications are accepted until October 3rd, 2023. To apply, send a > letter of motivation, CV with publication list, and contact details of > two referees to Susanne Foitzik at foitzik@uni-mainz.de. > > Prof. Dr. Susanne Foitzik > Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution > Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz > Biozentrum > Hanns Dieter H�sch Weg 15 > D-55128 Mainz > Germany > Tel: +49 (0) 6131 39 27 840 > Fax: +49 (0)6131 39 27 850 > Email: foitzik@uni-mainz.de > > "Foitzik, Susanne"

[no-cops-no-christians]

Julien Baker at The Granada

Aaron Rhodes, 2017

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SOTD #1: Graduating Steps - Macseal (2019)

New York group Macseal brings us our song of the day today. Graduating Steps is track 8 off the band’s debut album Super Enthusiast on 6131 Records.

https://macsealband.bandcamp.com/ 

I chose this track as our song of the day because it is one that sits very close to my heart. To me, this song resonates with the feeling of new beginnings and how terrifying they can be, but also how that is a fact to life and something that all of us will face sooner or later. 

When I graduated from college in 2017 I was spat back to my hometown where I really just felt I had downgraded my life. I was back at my parent’s house, living in my old bedroom, working a part-time job with a college degree.  it felt like I hadn’t really just gone to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for the last four years for a college education. Instead, it felt like I just got dropped back into high school, except this time I was working at GameStop instead of McDonald’s. 

I was overwhelmed with this feeling of being stagnant and a feeling that I was not going anywhere from here. Until I realized that this was not the case, this was just the start of something new, a new chapter or part of my life.

The bright, melancholic sounds and thoughtful lyrics of this song really seem to resonate that feeling. “And the lines aren’t perfectly drawn / But your hearts been dragging along / And I know it hurts extra hard / Sitting on the steps you graduated from.” These chorus lyrics and the last lyrics of the song stand out to me. Nothing is perfectly drawn for me, for you, or for anyone, it is always going to be hard, and it is going to be even more so if you're sent back to where you started. However, no one really knows how to “grow up” we are all just doing our own things in our own way. It’s a long hard road, but it is one that all of us are on together.

They reserve a special kind of defeat For when your new home spits you back to old They expect a swift and solemn retreat Back to the hole that you first crawled out of

You're on a bridge While they're drawing it You're calling out And they're ignoring it

And the lines aren't perfectly drawn But your heart's been dragging along And I know it hurts extra hard Sitting on the steps you graduated from, from

They leave you no clue for what to say or what to do When that red house leaves you blue and cold You pulled the roots out, realized none of them grew Deep enough to ground you through the snow

You're on a bridge While they're drawing it You're calling out And they're ignoring it

And the lines aren't perfectly drawn But your heart's been dragging along And I know it hurts extra hard Sitting on the steps you graduated from

[fishbone-records]

Culture Abuse - Peach /600 Clear 6131 Records

“I never thought about dying until the Fourth of July. I keep myself so distracted. I never though about the damage a little party does. I never thought about an accident. I never thought about my parents getting older, but now, I think about it everyday. I never thought about the government or the president. i wouldn’t listen to them anyway.”